Near Pattonville in Lamar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shady Grove Cemetery

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

1. Shady Grove Cemetery Marker

Inscription. According to an account by Dr. J.E. Fuller (1862-1940), as reported by local historian Ed H. McCuistion (1867-1946) in a 1921 column in the Paris News, the first person buried here was a youth with the surname of Young who became ill and died while in the company of a Captain Beauchamp on Tollet's Prairie in 1844. He knew of his impending death and asked to be laid to rest here in the “beautiful grove near the crossing” at Brushy Creek. This shaded area was used for camp meetings by traveling preachers and, according to McCuistion, was deeded for this purpose by Turner B. (1800-1863) and Ann Eliza (1813-1894) Edmunson in 1847. Although Young's grave is unmarked today, other early burials include those of Mary Fincher (1852), three-year-old Matthew E.R. Hoover (1855), Aaron Fincher (1857) and Sallie V. Jennings (1857). The Edmunson's 1847 donation included the tract on which the cemetery is situated, as well as the grounds of the Shady Grove Methodist Church, which grew from the early camp meetings along the creek. South of and adjacent to Shady Grove Cemetery is an African American cemetery, also known as Shady Grove. Its earliest inscription dates to 1875.

Erected 2002 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12853.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.

Location. 33° 34.13′ N, 95° 25.777′ W. Marker is near Pattonville, Texas, in Lamar County. It is on County Road 14400 south of County Road 13550, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 925 County Rd 14400, Pattonville TX 75468, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and in the Piney Woods.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf

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of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: George Washington Stell, Sr. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Antioch Cemetery and Old Antioch Church of Christ (approx. 4.8 miles away); Biardstown School (approx. 4.9 miles away); Moore's Springs Cemetery (approx. 6.6 miles away); First Baptist Church of Blossom (approx. 6.9 miles away); World War II Pacific Theater (approx. 7.3 miles away); World War I (approx. 7.3 miles away); World War II European Theater (approx. 7.3 miles away).

Also see . . . Shady Grove Cemetery. Find a Grave entry for the burial ground includes searchable directory and photos of grave markers. (Submitted on May 22, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 1, 2026

2. Shady Grove Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 23 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2026, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.